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So having scholarship is a plus? So combining that with a balance loan is better scenario?
Not necessarily. Bunch of ppl w 0 scholarships get a visa -

Atp we are all just speculating ✨

The real reason is 214 b - as he said - coming back to home country
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Not necessarily. Bunch of ppl w 0 scholarships get a visa -
Is the rejection rate higher for folks without scholarships?
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Is the rejection rate higher for folks without scholarships?
We don’t have sufficient data to generalize this.
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Is the rejection rate higher for folks without scholarships?
We don't know - it's all just speculation
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@68530598879420 sorry to hear about the rejection, but you can reapply.

Also, I do not know of any attorney + you don’t need an attorney to contest a visa rejection.
It makes sense to consult an attorney to ensure that everything in the DS160 is in order imho
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@68530598879420 sorry to hear about the rejection, but you can reapply.

Also, I do not know of any attorney + you don’t need an attorney to contest a visa rejection.
I'm not sure if it's a wise decision, unless you have heard of success stories

From what I know, if you do apply quickly, they will bring this question up and you can face another rejection on the spot hurting your future case

You don't need an attorney to contest the rejection, but definitely they can guide you better on the next steps
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From what I know, if you do apply quickly, they will bring this question up and you can face another rejection on the spot hurting your future case
I've heard this
And also the opposite


People generally get through in the 2nd try provided everything is proper
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I've heard this
And also the opposite


People generally get through in the 2nd try provided everything is proper
Second try sure, but was it in quick succession or next admit cycle?

Because getting another rejection will definitely be daunting
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Second try sure, but was it in quick succession or next admit cycle?
Within a month
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Within a month
Oh well then just move with caution I guess
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Within a month
That used to be the case in 2016 na...
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